Effects of sensory integration training combined with EEG biofeedback in treatment of children with autism
Objective:To observe effects of sensory integration training combined with EEG biofeedback in treatment of children with autism.Methods:A prospective study was conducted on 92 children with autism admitted to the hospital from March 2021 to March 2023.According to the random number table method,they were divided into control group and observation group,46 cases in each group.The control group was given EEG biofeedback therapy,while the observation group was treated with sensory integration training on the basis of that of the control group.The scores of autism symptoms[autism behavior checklist(ABC)],psychological status[psycho-educational profile for children(Chinese version)(C-PEP)]and sensory integration ability[children's sensory integration function scale(SIFS)]were compared between the two groups before and after the treatment.Results:After the treatment,the ABC scores of sensation,communication,exercise,language and self-care in the observation group were lower than those in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).After the treatment,the C-PEP functional development scale score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,the pathological scale score was lower than that of the control group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Further,after the treatment,the SIFS score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusions:Sensory integration training combined with EEG biofeedback therapy in the treatment of the children with autism can improve the SIFS scores,improve the C-PEP scores and reduce the ABC scores.Moreover,it is superior to simple EEG biofeedback therapy.
AutismChildrenEEG biofeedbackSensory integration trainingAutism symptomPsychological status